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Robert Half Legal Assistant in Fairburn, Georgia
Description Legal Assistants directly support lawyers and may be required to supervise other legal staff, such as legal secretaries or file clerks.Legal Assistants should have strong analytical, communication and organizational skills, as well as computer and technical knowledge.Three to five years of legal experience in a law firm or other corporate legal department may be preferred.
Responsibilities
Control matter management and record keeping
Categorize documents and assemble data as directed by lawyers and paralegals
Carry out word processing, filing and faxing
Prioritize legal research and investigative tasks, including obtaining information or documents from outside parties, as directed
Type correspondence and memorandum
Navigate through a variety of court and agency web sites and collect relevant content
Ensure there are no errors in document copies, as the originals
Categorized documents for photocopying/scanning needs
Store electronic documents and files
Sustain computer database input and retrieval Requirements - Calendar (docket) experience
Personal Injury Law experience
Expertise in medical records
Conducting routine discovery
2+ years of relevant experience
Investigating the factual evidence of a transaction or case and preparing exhibits, charts and diagrams to display information
Experience assisting lawyers in preparing for transactional closings, depositions, hearings, trials and conferences; completing many administrative tasks, including, working on individual cases or transactions
Drafting legal court documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits and subpoenas; transactional documents, such as trusts, wills, contracts and real estate leases; and closing documents
Organizing and tracking files for important transactions or case documents, including pleadings and voluminous discovery documents; creating and maintaining a case-management database
Are you looking to take the next step in your legal career? A dynamic, growing firm could have an excellent opportunity for you. If you are eager to work in a strong team-oriented environment, we want to hear from you!
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